Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs Motorola Moto Z
Comparison between Apple iPhone 7 Plus and Motorola Moto Z: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 7 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,900 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Motorola Moto Z, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 535 ppi
- against 401 ppi
- Weight
- 136 g
- against 188 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A10 Fusion | Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 |
| Processor Process Size | 16 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR Series7XT Plus (six-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.34 GHz Best value | 2.15 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 399,999 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 878 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,319 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.34 GHz (2x Hurricane + 2x Zephyr) | Quad-core (2 × 2.15 GHz Kryo and 2 × 1.6 GHz Kryo) in the USA; quad-core (2 × 1.8 GHz Kryo and 2 × 1.6 GHz Kryo) globally. |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Red | Black, Grey, Rose Gold, Gold, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm | 5.19 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 158.2 mm | 153.3 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 136 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 67.7 % | 72 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,900 mAh Best value | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 5 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 21 h | — |
| Standby time | 384 h | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 625 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 2,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 401 ppi | 535 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,398 :1 | — |
| Display Features | 3D Touch, Ion-Strengthened Glass, Touchscreen, IPS LCD | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 10 | Android 6 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 6 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B27, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB 2.0 | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | Lightning | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | 0.91 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | 1.14 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg | 0.3 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1 W/kg Best value | 1.72 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 450 Mbps | 450 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 4 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 7 Plus | Moto Z |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A1661, A1784, A1785, A1786, iPhone9,4, iPhone9,2 | XT1650, XT1650-05 |
